Canadian French Meaning of expostulate

réprimander

Other Canadian French words related to réprimander

Definitions and Meaning of expostulate in English

Wordnet

expostulate (v)

reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

Webster

expostulate (v. i.)

To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.

Webster

expostulate (v. t.)

To discuss; to examine.

FAQs About the word expostulate

réprimander

reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasionTo reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or

se plaindre,objet,protestation,critiquer,hésiter,excepté, sauf,coup de pied,Prendre exception,contester,chialer

accepter,être d'accord,approuver,adhérer,acquiescer,adhérer,avocat,consentement,se conformer,Se conformer

expository => explicatif, expositive => explicite, exposition => exposition, exposit => expliquer, exposing => exposer,